It's what you eat, not where you keep it that contributes to weight gain, right? Yes and no. The way you've organized your kitchen can make all the difference with your stay-slim plan.

You Pack Snacks in Sandwich-Size Baggies

Large plastic baggies are helpful when packing a sandwich for lunch, but they aren’t doing your waistline any favors when it comes to snacks. “Filling a sandwich bag with nuts might mean noshing on a whopping 1,000 calories!” Cassetty warns.

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